Wally Burnette
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1956-1958)
Wally Burnette was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1958 for the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. Across 68 career appearances, he went 14-21 with a 3.56 ERA and 122 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 858.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 178 lb
- Died
- 2/12/2003 in Danville, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1956-07-15
- Last Game
- 1958-06-28
Full name: Wallace Harper Burnette
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 121.1 | 115 | 39 | 39 | 54 | 2.89 | 3.96 (+27%) | 244.9 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 7 | 12 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 113.0 | 115 | 54 | 44 | 57 | 4.30 | 3.83 (-12%) | 782.2 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.1 | 29 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 3.49 | 3.86 (+9%) | -168.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 21 | 68 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 262.2 | 259 | 104 | 97 | 122 | 3.56 | — | 858 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 77 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .143 | .175 | .143 | .318 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.
Career OBP .175 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 63.8% below league average.
Career OPS .318 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 18 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .051 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 38 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 68 | 77 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (136 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 51 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .118 |
| Away | 32 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .192 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 163.0 | 162 | 74 | 63 | 83 | 4.09 |
| Away | 32 | 99.1 | 97 | 30 | 35 | 39 | 2.72 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-06-28 | KC1 | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-26 | KC1 | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-14 | KC1 | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-13 | KC1 | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-11 | KC1 | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958-06-08 | KC1 | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-03 | KC1 | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-23 | KC1 | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-13 | KC1 | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-01 | KC1 | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-06-28 | KC1 | NYY | — | 2.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958-06-26 | KC1 | MIN | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958-06-14 | KC1 | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958-06-13 | KC1 | BOS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-11 | KC1 | NYY | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-08 | KC1 | BAL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-06-03 | KC1 | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-05-23 | KC1 | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958-05-13 | KC1 | CHW | L | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958-05-01 | KC1 | BOS | — | 3.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 68 |
Wally Burnette: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 15, 1956 and the final game on June 28, 1958, Wally Burnette built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Kansas City Athletics, from 1956 through 1958. Burnette played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 20, 1929, in Blairs, VA, USA, Burnette was listed at 178 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Burnette's death is recorded on February 12, 2003, in Danville, VA, USA. The bio lists the given name Wallace Harper.
Burnette's career pitching line is 14 wins, 21 losses and a 3.56 ERA over 68 appearances. The same table counts 122 strikeouts. Against a 3.89 league ERA for the same years, Burnette was 8.3% better. Burnette won 7 games in 1957, the most of any season listed. 1956 was Burnette's sharpest full season, a 2.89 ERA against the league's 3.96. Burnette's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 858.2.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wally Burnette
- What years did Wally Burnette play?
- Wally Burnette played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1958.
- Was Wally Burnette a pitcher?
- Yes. Wally Burnette pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 122 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Wally Burnette hit?
- Wally Burnette hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Wally Burnette play for?
- Wally Burnette played for one team, the Kansas City Athletics (1956–1958).
- What were Wally Burnette's career stats?
- In 68 games, Wally Burnette went 14-21 with a 3.56 ERA, 122 strikeouts, 262.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Wally Burnette play?
- Wally Burnette played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wally Burnette and how much did he weigh?
- Wally Burnette was listed at 6 feet and 178 pounds.
- What was Wally Burnette's career ERA?
- Wally Burnette finished with a 3.56 career ERA, going 14-21 with 122 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Wally Burnette have?
- Wally Burnette recorded 122 career strikeouts.
- Is Wally Burnette in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wally Burnette has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.